We have all had those surf sessions where the surf is horrible and it seems like every surfer in the world is attempting to surf your local spot. The waves are inconsistent and to make matters worse all the beginners are sitting on the inside. So what do you do when you find yourself in this situation?
Your first option is to look for a peak either up or down the beach. Chances are the set waves are hitting a sand bar down a little from the main peak. And if no one is surfing that peak then that is your chance to escape the crowd. The trick is to paddle to the spot without drawing attention to yourself because you want to surf the peak by yourself.
If you are stuck at one peak then you need to get creative. Try to backdoor the peak - takeoff early or go backside. For example if there is a long right that everyone is trying to catch, then catch the left even if it is a short ride towards a pier or other obstacle. Chances are you will be the only one catching the left.
Lastly, just practice spotting set waves and getting into the best wave position possible. Once you have caught the wave, then you can call people off the wave, who have cut you off.
